'Mask Required' hours

8:30am - 9:00am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest

'Mask Required' Access

Before-hours access is available to anyone who prefers an extra measure of COVID-19 mitigation.

NEW: advance signup is no longer required. Just visit. 

All visitors (ages 2 and up) are required to wear a properly fitting mask in all library spaces during "Mask Required" hours. 

Library staff passing through spaces accessible by the public will also be masked. (Please note: children under age 2 are not required to mask and may be present.)

Services during this time are limited to:

  • shelf browsing
  • self-service checkout (current VAPLD card required)
  • unaided public computer use (current VAPLD card required)
  • self-service copy center use (bring correct change; see Copy & Print page for info)

Personal assistance is not available.

Contactless options are available for many library services, including reference assistance. Read about contactless options. 

Entry is limited to Vernon Area Public Library cardholders. Need a library card? Apply here.

Illinois Libraries Present: Drawing Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka [Online]

10:00am - 11:00am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art / Craft, General Interest
Event Details:
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Jarrett J. Krosoczka! Perfect for the entire family, this live, virtual drawing workshop is sure to inspire the inner artist in everyone. Jarrett creates books with...

Family Concert: Little Miss Ann

11:00am - 11:45am
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:
Little Miss Ann, an award-winning Chicago musician, plays a selection of songs from her six albums. Don't miss this library favorite!  ...

Disclaimer(s)

Masks are encouraged

Masks are strongly encouraged at all indoor library programs. Masks are available on your way in if you need one. We respect each person’s right to decide what is best for themselves and their family, and we ask everyone to treat their fellow attendees with kindness and respect for the choices they make.

Library Board Meeting

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Annex Main Room (Unpublished)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meetings
Event Details:
The Finance Committee of the Board of Library Trustees of the Vernon Area Public Library District will meet on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. in the Annex to review and discuss the Proposed Budget for FY 2024. When: May 6, 2023 03:00 PM Cen...